February 8, 2010

Family Worship Guide

- Week of February 7, 2010- 

Scripture of the Week
   

"You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety."
                                       --Psalm 4:7-8 (ESV)

Q. 44.  What does the introduction to the ten commandments teach us?

A. The introduction to the ten commandments teaches us that, because God is Lord and is our God and redeemer, we must keep all His commandments.


Hymn of the Month

Psalm 2   (tune: St. George's Windsor---See Trinity Hymnal #420.)


 

- A Few Words on Family Worship -

"These word which I am commanding you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons ... ." (Deut. 6:6-7a; Eph. 5:25, 26; 6:4)

“God is to be worshipped everywhere, in spirit and truth, as, in private families daily, and in secret, each one by himself; so, more solemnly in the public assemblies, which are not carelessly or willfully to be neglected or forsaken, when God, by His Word or providence, calleth thereunto” (Westminster Confession of Faith: XXI. 6).

We hope this simple guide to family worship - updated weekly - will lead your family to engage in this life changing practice. 

Read: The Joy and Duty of Family Worship by Dr. Payne